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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Either/Or : Chapter 13, Ultimatum and.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens to choice if one admits meditation according to the author?
(a) If one admits meditation, then there is no absolute choice.
(b) There is no absolute choice unless one admits meditation.
(c) If one admits meditation, there is no effect whatsoever on absolute choice.
(d) If one admits meditation, absolute choice ceases to be meditation.

2. What is the second subject Kierkegaard examines?
(a) Messages in bottles.
(b) Messages from God.
(c) Messages from distant cousins.
(d) Messages from yourself.

3. How does the author say he must always be with the young man?
(a) Cautious.
(b) Frivolous.
(c) Firm.
(d) Gentle.

4. What does the author call the young man's condition of despair?
(a) Propitious.
(b) Ironic.
(c) Fortunate.
(d) Lively.

5. What is adversity according to the author?
(a) The beginning of a love affair.
(b) Part of marriage.
(c) The end of one's life.
(d) The death of marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the author say art and poetry do for us?

2. Why does the author say the young man is afraid of continuity?

3. Who does the author propose might come to the young man for advice?

4. What does the author say is another way to articulate the importance of living aesthetically?

5. What does the author say he hates?

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